Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain; Manchester (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO including holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift in a warehouse environment. The role focuses on moving stock, loading/unloading trailers, and preparing products for shipment.

A forklift operator certificate or training within 30 days is required, with preference for a HS diploma and prior warehouse and forklift experience. The position offers stable hours (7am-3pm, Monday through Friday) in Manchester, AL, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), tuition

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

• Move stock within the warehouse using forklifts and power equipment
• Load and unload shipments and stage products for shipment
• Maintain equipment and operate safely according to OSHA standards
• Complete daily equipment inspections and keep records up to date
• Assist in inventory counts and keep work area clean and organized
• Follow established procedures and contribute to a safe work environment

Skills

Case picking experience

Forklift operation experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate/training within 30 days

Tools

Very Narrow Aisle forklift

Reach Truck

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: Picking product; Moving product; Loading and unloading trailers.

Position: Forklift Operator - Multi Client

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 7am -3pm

Days: Monday- Friday

Pay: $18.45 per hour + $.50 Cooler Premium

Required Qualifications: Previous experience with case picking; Previous experience operating Forklift.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience operating a Very Narrow Asle forklift; Previous experience operating Reach Truck.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose

What will you do in this role? Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team oriented, fast paced and safety focused. We move products that people need and want. At DHL, YOU will be an essential part of everyday life.

Key Accountabilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.